Hand operated clutch idea

Posted by Boyd on October 12, 2003 at 07:46:32 from (12.82.73.151):

My 86 F150 has a hydraulic clutch. I don't want
to swap over an automatic but my left knee
gives me trouble clutching all the time. How
about if I tapped into the power steering circuit
for hydraulic pressure and having a valve
mounted near the top of the shifter handle to
actuate the clutch? My truck has the 300-6
engine and there is lots of room under the
hood. I have lots of spare parts. I have also
thought of mounting a 2nd power steering
pump on the engine for only powering the
slave cylinder for the clutch. Any ideas or
suggestions? Boyd

Follow Ups:

• Re: Hand operated clutch idea Bernie in MA 17:49:29 10/27/03 (0)
• Re: Hand operated clutch idea Stick 13:18:22 10/16/03 (0)
• Re: Hand operated clutch idea John 16:25:41 10/15/03 (0)
• Re: Hand operated clutch idea Bob 08:12:59 10/15/03 (0)
• Re: Hand operated clutch idea buck 05:50:20 10/13/03 (0)
• Re: Hand operated clutch idea Andy in Ohio 08:15:49 10/12/03 (4)
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